Match report

Portugal Secures 3-2 Victory Over Hungary in World Cup Qualification

Hungary
Hungary
2–3
FT
Portugal
Portugal
Sep 9, 2025

Portugal secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Hungary in their World Cup qualification match. Despite an early lead by Hungary's B. Varga, Portugal fought back with goals from Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Joao Cancelo. The match featured several key substitutions and turning points, maintaining a high level of intensity throughout.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Hungary 2–3 Portugal
  • • Goals: B. Varga (21', 84'), Bernardo Silva (36'), Cristiano Ronaldo (58', pen.), Joao Cancelo (86')
  • • Key Player: Cristiano Ronaldo (1 goal)
  • • Yellow Cards: B. Varga (56'), J. Palhinha (90+5')

Lineups

Hungary

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 12 B. Toth (G)
  • 7 L. Nego (D)
  • 6 W. Orban (D)
  • 4 A. Szalai (D)
  • 11 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 14 B. Bolla (M)
  • 21 A. Toth (M)
  • 10 D. Szoboszlai (M)
  • 17 C. Styles (M)
  • 18 Z. Nagy (M)
  • 19 B. Varga (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Dibusz
  • 22 P. Szappanos
  • 2 A. Osvath
  • 3 A. Csongvai
  • 5 G. Szalai
  • 8 M. Vitalis
  • 9 B. Toth
  • 13 Z. Gruber
  • 15 M. Dardai
  • 16 D. Lukacs
  • 20 B. Dardai
  • 23 B. Otvos

Portugal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Costa (G)
  • 20 J. Cancelo (D)
  • 21 R. Neves (D)
  • 3 R. Dias (D)
  • 19 N. Mendes (D)
  • 23 Vitinha (M)
  • 15 J. Neves (M)
  • 10 B. Silva (M)
  • 8 B. Fernandes (M)
  • 18 P. Neto (M)
  • 7 C. Ronaldo (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Sa
  • 22 R. Silva
  • 2 N. Tavares
  • 4 A. Silva
  • 5 R. Veiga
  • 6 J. Palhinha
  • 9 G. Ramos
  • 11 Joao Felix
  • 13 P. Goncalves
  • 14 G. Inacio
  • 16 Trincao

Timeline

  1. Hungary
    21' Hungary Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Varga · Assist: Zsolt Nagy
  2. Portugal
    36' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Bernardo Silva · Assist: João Cancelo
  3. Hungary
    56' Hungary Card · Yellow Card
    B. Varga

    Argument

  4. Portugal
    58' Portugal Goal · Penalty
    Cristiano Ronaldo
  5. Hungary
    60' Hungary subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Zsolt Nagy · On: D. Lukacs
  6. Hungary
    60' Hungary subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Toth · On: Bence Ötvös
  7. Portugal
    66' Portugal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bruno Fernandes · On: Trincao
  8. Portugal
    77' Portugal Card · Yellow Card
    J. Neves

    Foul

  9. Portugal
    79' Portugal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Neto · On: J. Palhinha
  10. Portugal
    79' Portugal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Neves · On: João Félix
  11. Hungary
    81' Hungary subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Callum Styles · On: M. Vitalis
  12. Hungary
    84' Hungary Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Varga · Assist: L. Nego
  13. Portugal
    86' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    João Cancelo · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  14. Portugal
    87' Portugal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vitinha · On: António Silva
  15. Portugal
    87' Portugal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Cristiano Ronaldo · On: G. Ramos
  16. Portugal
    90'+5 Portugal Card · Yellow Card
    J. Palhinha

    Argument

  17. Hungary
    90' Hungary subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bendegúz Bolla · On: Z. Gruber
  18. Hungary
    90' Hungary subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kerkez · On: M. Dardai

Match Stats

Stat Hungary Portugal
Fouls 6 9
Pass Accuracy 77% 92%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 15
Corners 1 6
Total Passes 313 697
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 2 7
xG 0.76 2.35
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 241 644
Shots Inside Box 4 10
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 1 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Portugal Equalized: Bernardo Silva's goal at 36' tied the match after Hungary's early lead.
  • ▸ Penalty Conversion: Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty at 58', giving Portugal the lead.
  • ▸ Final Push: Joao Cancelo's late goal at 86' secured Portugal's victory against a resilient Hungary team.